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FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 20, 2015
9:30 AM
Council Chambers 1st Floor, City Hall
Bill Gulliford-Chair
Anna Lopez-Brosche-Vice Chair
Danny Becton
Aaron Bowman
Lori N.Boyer
John R. Crescimbeni
Reggie Gaffney
Tape No.________________________
Dana M. Farris,
Chief of Legislative Services
Asst. Council Auditor: Kyle Billy
Deputy General Counsel: Peggy Sidman
Chief of Research: Jeff Clements
Administration: Allison Korman Shelton
Legislative Assistant: Jessica Morales
Meeting Convened: 9:29 AM Meeting Adjourned: 12:41 PM
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at
such meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, such person may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Attendance:

Council President Greg Anderson, C/M Carter, C/M Schellenberg

Presentation- Property Appraiser Budgetary Comparison- Jerry Holland, Property
Appraiser
and Property Appraiser Staff spoke-See handout
 Council Auditors provided information on the Roll Back Resolution and the Property
Appraiser's Budget Timeline
Speakers:
 2015-453-Michael Weinstein, Acting Director of Finance/Chief Financial Officer
 2015-202- Kim Scott, Director of Regulatory Compliance
 2015-309-Paul Hardin-Lobbyist Agent
 2015-322- Laura Stagner, Director of Housing Community & Development
 2015-405- Kim Bynum, Medical Examiner's Office
 2015-422-Laura French, Office of General Counsel
 2015-448-Ed Randolph, Office of Economic Development
NOTE: The next regular meeting will be held Monday, August 3, 2015.
Council President Anderson welcomed the group and gave the committee their charge for the year,
wishing them success in the many important tasks ahead including the impending budget hearing
process. Finance Director Mike Weinstein expressed his desire for a cooperative working relationship,
especially in the budget process where, working together, the committee and the administration can
perfect the budget proposal the Mayor has offered.
Property Appraiser Jerry Holland introduced his department’s division chiefs to brief the Finance
Committee on their roles and functions. He explained the process by which the Property Appraiser’s
budget is approved first by the Florida Department of Revenue and then by the City Council. Council
Auditor Kirk Sherman distributed a Property Appraiser’s budget comparison for FY14-15 and FY15-16,
noting that the bulk of the $553,000 increase year over year is attributable to salaries and benefits for 3
positions to be funded in FY15-16 after being unfunded in FY14-15 and to the allocation of funding for a
2% merit increase pool and $200,000 for salary increases for specific positions to make the salaries
competitive in the marketplace and prevent loss of key employees.
The committee posed questions to the Property Appraiser, Council Auditor and Deputy General Counsel
Peggy Sidman about the process by which the Appraiser’s budget can be appealed to the Department of
Revenue and ultimately to the Governor and Cabinet. Committee members particularly objected to
proposed pay increases for Property Appraiser personnel when other City employees have been living
with a 2% pay reduction since 2010.
Motion (Crescimbeni): approve the Property Appraiser’s proposed budget with deletion of the 2% merit
increase pool and the $200,000 competitive pay adjustment pool – approved 5-2.
Council Auditor Kirk Sherman explained the TRIM millage notice approval process. His suggestion to
tentatively approve a higher millage rate than the current rate (also proposed by the Mayor as next year’s
rate) failed to be moved or seconded.
Item/File No.
1. 2014-548
Title/History
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 118 (City Grants), Part 1 (Gen Provisions), Ord Code, by Creating New
Sec 118.107 to fund Elements of the State Court System to provide Legal Aid Progs to LowIncome Persons thru Contributions to Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc; Estab Spending Limits.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsored by CM Gulliford, Jones, Brown, Daniels, Crescimbeni &
Gaffney)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/14
1. 8/12/2014 CO Introduced: R,F
8/18/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/19/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 8/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F
2/2/2015 R Sub/Rerefer 7-0
2/3/2015 F Sub/Rerefer 5-0
3. 2/10/2015 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R, F
2/17/2015 R Approve 5-2 (Schellenberg, Joost)
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
DEFER
2. 2014-553
ORD-MC Amend Sec 741.107 (Violation of Zero-Tolerance for Litter Law), Chapt 741 (Zero
Tolerance on Litter), Ord Code, to Increase the Fines for Snipe Sign Violations. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Lee, Crescimbeni, Gulliford, Love, Jones & Co-sponsored by CP Yarborough)
(CPAC #6 Apv)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 8/27/14
1. 8/12/2014 CO Introduced: R, F,TEU
8/18/2014 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 8/18/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
8/19/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 8/27/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU
9/2/2014 R Amend/Approve 6-1 (Joost)
4/6/2015 TEU Amend/Approve 3-3 (Brown, Anderson, Schellenberg) (Failed)
4/20/2015 TEU Amend/Approve 5-0
Bill Summary
DEFER
3. 2014-665
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code, Part 5 (Admin; Enforcemt); Amend
Secs 220.502 (Code Enforcemt; Civil Remedies) & 220.503 (Violations) to provide Addnl
Enforcemt Remedies; Create new Sec 220.504 (Seizure, Impoundmt & Forfeiture) to provide
Authority to JSO to Seize & Impound For-Hire Vehicles used in Violation of Chapt 220. (Shaw)
(Introduced by CM Joost)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 10/28/14
1. 10/14/2014 CO Introduced: R,F,RCDPHS
10/20/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
10/21/2014 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 10/21/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 10/28/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, RCDPHS
2/17/2015 R Sub/Amend/Approve 6-1 (Schellenberg)
Bill Summary
DEFER
4. 2014-722
ORD Approp $1,000,000 from Gen Fund - Transfers from Fund Balance for Legislative Counsel for
the City Council on the Issue of Pension Litigation; Waive Sec 108.505 (Special Counsels), Ord
Code, to allow Council Executive Comm to make Selection; City Council shall Confirm any
Selection & Engagemt Letter for Legislative Counsel; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Schellenberg)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 11/25/14
1. 11/12/2014 CO Introduced: R,F
11/17/2014 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
11/18/2014 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 11/25/2014 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F
Bill Summary
DEFER
5. 2015-127
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 220 (Vehicles for Hire), Ord Code; Updating Regs re: Licensing,
Background Checks, Min Standards for Vehicle Inspections & Insurance Requiremts; Creating
Chapt 222 (Transportation Network Companies), Creating Regs for Operations Including
Licensing, Background Checks, Min Standards for Operators, Vehicle Inspections, Min Insurance
Requiremts, Records Retention & Confidentiality; Creating Code Enforcemt, Civil Remedies,
Violations, Seizure, Impoundmt & Forfeiture Regs & Provide Authority to JSO, City Parking Div &
Jax Airport Authority to Seize & Impound or Immobilize Vehicles used in Violation of Chapt 222.
(Diebenow) (Introduced by CM Schellenberg) (CPAC #6 Apv)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/24/15
1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R,F,TEU
2/17/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
2/18/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F, TEU
3/2/2015 TEU Sub/Rerefer 5-0; 3/2/2015 R Sub/Rerefer 6-0
3/3/2015 F Sub/Rerefer 7-0
3. 3/10/2015 CO SUBSTITUTE/ Rerefer; R, F, TEU
Bill Summary
DEFER
6. 2015-128
ORD-MC Expressing Council Intent re Utilization of Revenues derived from Levy of Discretionary
Sales Surtax; Levy & Impose a ½ Cent per Dollar on all Transactions in Duval County that are
Subject to the State Tax on Sales, Use, Rentals, Admissions & Other Transactions imposed by
Chapt 212, F.S.; Amend Ord Code by Creating New Chapt 776 (Discretionary Sales Surtax for
Emerg Fire Rescue Svcs & Facilities); Provide for Referendum Apv; Direct Supv of Elections to
place Referendum Question on the 5/19/2015 Ballot; Provide for Financial Impact State. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Gulliford) (CPAC #6 Apv)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 2/24/15
1. 2/10/2015 CO Introduced: R,F
2/17/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer; 2/17/2015 R Emerg/Approve 3-4 (Failed)
2/18/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 2/24/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F
3/2/2015 R Amend/Approve 4-3 (Schellenberg, Lumb, Joost)
3. 3/10/2015 CO REREFERRED; R
3/16/2015 R Amend/Approve 6-1 (Joost)
Bill Summary
7. 2015-143
DEFER
ORD Approp $225,000 Grant from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc for the 100 Resilient
Cities Initiative Proj to Partially fund Salary & Benefits for a Chief Resilience Officer & Fully Fund
Salary & Benefits for a Dep Chief Resilience Officer for 2 Yrs to Develop & Implemt a Resilience
Strategy for Jax; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Auth Grant Agreemt with RPA; Apv
Position. (BT 15-037) (RC 15-103) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/10/15
1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS
3/3/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 3/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
DEFER
8. 2015-146
ORD Approp $2,400,000 from Gen Capital Projs - Investmt Pool Earnings Accts to Public Works
var Capital Projs - Other Constrn - Old Fed Courthouse/State Atty Acct to Complete Renovation of
Far East Area of the Bldg; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM
Daniels)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/10/15
1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F
3/2/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 3/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F
Bill Summary
DEFER
9. 2015-150
ORD-MC Auth Interlocal Agreemt bet City & JEA that provide $120,000,000 Pymt to City & City's
Apv of the "JEA Interlocal Partnership Terms" as Defined in the Interlocal Agreemt; Amend Secs
21.04 & 21.07, Article 21 (JEA), City Charter, re Assessmt Calculation of JEA Annual Pymt to City;
Designate Oversight by Finance Dept. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor & JEA)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15
1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F
3/2/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 3/2/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 3/10/2015 CO Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F
3. 4/14/2015 CO PH Only
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
WITHDRAW 7-0
10. 2015-151
ORD Auth the Bond Interlocal Agreemt bet City & JEA. (Hodges) (Req of Mayor & JEA)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/10/15
Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 21.11, City Charter & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15
1. 2/24/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F
3/2/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/3/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 3/10/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F
3. 4/14/2015 CO PH Only
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
WITHDRAW 7-0
11. 2015-172
ORD Auth a Transfer & Maint Agreemt with FDOT for a new Full Interchange at I-10 & Hammond
Blvd; Auth Acceptance by Map Transfer Portions of Improvemts as Detailed in said Agreemt.
(McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 3/25/15
1. 3/10/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F
3/16/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
3/17/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 3/25/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F
4/20/2015 TEU Approve 5-0
5/19/2015 F Approve 6-0
3. 5/26/2015 CO REREFERRED; TEU, F
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
DEFER
12. 2015-202
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 111 (Spec Rev & Trust Accts), Ord Code, Sec 111.465 (Zoning Code
Enforcemt Spec Rev Fund), to Transfer the Zoning Code Enforcemt Revolving Fund from the Plan
& Dev Dept to the Regulatory Compliance Dept. (Shaw) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/14/15
1. 3/25/2015 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F
4/6/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/6/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/7/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 4/14/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F
4/20/2015 TEU Approve 5-0; 4/20/2015 R Approve 5-0
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
APPROVE 7-0
13. 2015-230
ORD Auth a Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease Renewal BOT File No 160336982)
with Fla Internal Improvemt Trust Fund Bd of Trustees for Operating a 6-Slip Docking Facility in
Conjunction with Upland Palms Fish Camp for 10-Yr Term at No Cost. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15
1. 4/14/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F,RCDPHS,JWW
4/15/2015 JWW Approve 10-0
4/20/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/21/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 4/21/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 4/28/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F, RCDPHS
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
APPROVE 7-0
14. 2015-253
ORD-MC Repealing Sec 116.910 (Residence within City Preferred), Chapt 116 (Employees &
Employee Benefits), Ord Code & Creating New Sec 116.910 (Residence within City Required),
Requiring New Employees of the City to live within Duval County beginning 1/1/16. (Johnston)
(Introduced by CM Crescimbeni & Co-sponsored by CM Jones) (CPAC #6 Deny)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 4/28/15
1. 4/14/2015 CO Introduced: R,F
4/20/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
4/21/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 4/28/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F
Bill Summary
15. 2015-286
DEFER
ORD Auth City to Apply to U.S. HUD for a Sec 108 Loan, under CDBG Prog Regs, of $6,000,000;
Designate Oversight by Plan & Dev Dept. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/12/15
1. 4/28/2015 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS
5/5/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/5/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 5/12/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
WITHDRAW 7-0
16. 2015-309
ORD Apv 5th Amend to Fair Share Assessmt Contract with Signature Land, Inc, assigned to
Signature Parkway, LLP, re Roadway Credit of Roadway Builder for Improvemt of Duval Rd bet
Main St & Airport Ctr Dr; Provide for Approp Allocation of $1,200,000 from JIA/CRA Tax Incremt
Funds for Repaymt of Roadway Credits. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Clark)
TEU Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 655 Ord Code - 6/1/15
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/15
1. 5/12/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F
5/18/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/19/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 5/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F
Bill Summary
Paul Harden representing the builder of the Duval Road extension explained the history of the
road’s construction and the delays in the City’s reimbursement of the builder because of lack of
mobility fee revenues and JIA CRA tax increment funds. He noted that the JIA CRA board will
meet this Thursday to consider the allocation of tax increment funds to this project. Council
Member Boyer noted that CRA tax increment funds, if unused during the year collected, revert to
the General Fund and can be used for any lawful purpose. She suggested that the Council may
wish to hold off on appropriating these funds until the budget hearing process progresses and the
Finance Committee has a better handle on revenues and needs. Her motion to defer the bill died
for lack of a second.
AMEND/APPROVE 7-0
(provides that the appropriation shall be from the cash carry-over account)
17. 2015-313
ORD Auth (1) a Non-Exclusive Grant of Easemt conveying to JEA a Utility Easemt & (2) Two
Temp Constrn Easemts, all in, over & under Portions of Metro Park & Everbank Field Parking Lot
"J" & needed to Support the JEA 42" Force Main River Crossing. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/15
1. 5/12/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F
5/18/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
5/19/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 5/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
DEFER
18. 2015-322
ORD Apv Jax/Duval County Affordable Housing Assistance Prog Local Housing Assistance Plan
for FY's 2015-2016, 2016-2017 & 2017-2018. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/15
1. 5/12/2015 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS
5/19/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/19/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 5/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS
6/2/2015 RCDPHS Amend/Rerefer 7-0; 6/2/2015 F Amend/Rerefer 9-0
3. 6/9/2015 CO AMEND/Rerefer; 17-0
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
Council Member Boyer suggested the need for a mechanism to better inform the Council about the
progress of expenditure of these housing funds and any impending deadlines for loss of grant
funds due to non-use. She also questioned how the “targeted areas” are established.
TWICE AMENDED/APPROVE 7-0
(Requires an annual report to the Council of the use of the funds; requires that the
department propose and the City Council adopt the list of targeted areas; adds a
reference to Jacksonville Area Legal Aid in the section on foreclosure prevention
programs)
19. 2015-324
ORD Approp $460,625 ($356,695 + a 10% Clause, Grant from Corp for National & Community
Service, Local City Match of $81,046 & Local In-Kind Match of $22,884) for the Foster
Grandparent Prog - Volunteer Opportunities for 100+ Low-Income Elderly Persons to render
Emotional & Developmental Support to Special Needs Children for 7/1/15 - 6/30/16; Auth Funds
Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Designate Oversight by Community Svcs/Senior Svc Div. (BT 15-066)
(McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/26/15
1. 5/12/2015 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS
5/19/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 5/19/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 5/26/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
AMEND/APPROVE 7-0
(attach grant award letter)
20. 2015-361
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 804 (Jax Traffic Code), Sec 804.709 (Unlawful to alter License Plates,
Citations, Mobile Home Stickers, or Validation Stickers; Penalty), Ord Code; Amend Subsec (b) to
auth Public Parking Officer to issue a Warning or Citation to the Propty Owner where the Covered
Vehicle is Located. (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Brown)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/15
1. 5/26/2015 CO Introduced: R,TEU,F
6/1/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer; 6/1/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/2/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/9/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, TEU, F
Bill Summary
DEFER
21. 2015-377
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 518 (Jax Propty Safety & Maint Code), Part 2 (Improved or Unimproved
Lots & Exterior Conditions of Residential & Commercial Proptys), Sec 518.203 (Junk & Abandoned
Vehicle Parking or Storage Prohibited), Ord Code, to Re-Name the Sec as "Prohibited Outdoor
Storage"; Strike Existing Language & Insert New Language to Prohibit Outdoor Storage of Certain
Items Including but Not Limited to Abandoned, Inoperative, Motor Vehicles, Freezers,
Refrigerators, Junk, Rubbish & Garbage; Require that License Tag be Clearly Visible on Covered
Vehicles. (Shaw) (Introduced by CM Jones & Co-sponsored by CM Yarborough)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/15
1. 5/26/2015 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS
6/2/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 6/2/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/9/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS
6/16/2015 RCDPHS Amend/Approve 7-0; 6/16/2015 F Amend/Approve 8-0
3. 6/23/2015 CO AMENDED(2)/Rereferred; F, RCDPHS
Bill Summary
DEFER
22. 2015-381
ORD Amend City's Public Investmt Policy apvd by Reso 2006-119-A & Ord 2012-213-E re
Companies hiring Employees Residing within the Enterprise Zone; Direct OED to include Changes
in all future Codified Policies. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Jones)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/15
1. 5/26/2015 CO Introduced: R,F
6/1/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/2/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/9/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F
Bill Summary
DEFER
23. 2015-396
ORD Pertaining to the JIA Comm Redev Area ("JIA/CRA") estab by ORD 93-159-57, finding that
slum and blighted conditions exist and a necessity exists for the rehab, conservation, or redev of
areas known as the Thomas Creek Parcel within the city; adding the Thomas Creek Parcel
consisting of approx 1,108 acres into the JIA/CRA; dir Community Redev Agency actions. (Wyman
Duggan/Susan Grandin) (CM Lee)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/9/15, 6/23/15, 7/28/15
1. 5/26/2015 CO Introduced: RCDPHS, TEU, F (added per CP 6-2-15)
6/1/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/2/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/9/2015 CO PH Contd 6/23/15/ Read 2nd & Rereferred; RCDPHS, TEU
6/15/2015 TEU Approve 5-0
3. 6/23/2015 CO PH Contd 7/28/15
Bill Summary
DEFER
24. 2015-405
ORD Apv Certain Fees of Medical Examiner in the "Fee Schedule for Medical Examiner Svcs &
Records". (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/15
1. 6/9/2015 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS
6/16/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 6/16/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/23/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
APPROVE 7-0
25. 2015-407
ORD Approp $6,000 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvemt Grant Awarded by Dept of
Justice for Funding of Part-Time hours for Autopsy Technicians & Investigators; Designate
Oversight by Ofc of Grants & Contract Compliance. (BT 15-077) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/15
1. 6/9/2015 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS
6/16/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 6/16/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/23/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
Council Member Crescimbeni posed questions to Kim Bynum, the Finance Director at the Medical
Examiner’s Office, about the reason for shifting use of the funds from equipment purchases to parttime hours when part-time hours were considered a priority need in the last budget process.
APPROVE 7-0
26. 2015-408
ORD Transferring $34,348.95 from Insurance Claims for equip and supplies damaged by flooding
in the Toxicology Lab to operating supplies to purchase equip and supplies the Medical Examiner
was not able to purchase with FY15 funds because such funds were used to pay for the flood
damages. (BT 15-076) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/15
1. 6/9/2015 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS
6/16/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 6/16/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/23/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
DEFER
27. 2015-410
ORD Auth Constrn & Maint Agreemt with FDOT; FDOT will undertake at no cost to the City, Proj
SR 152 (Baymeadows) from Freedom Commerce Pkway to Country Day School Dr in Council
Dists 5 & 13.(McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/15
1. 6/9/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F
6/15/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/16/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/23/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
APPROVE 7-0
28. 2015-411
ORD Auth Constrn & Maint Agreemt with FDOT; FDOT will undertake at no cost to the City, Proj
SR 13 (Acosta Bridge); Bicycle Improvemts in Council Dists 4 & 9.(McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/15
1. 6/9/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F
6/15/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/16/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/23/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
AMEND/APPROVE 7-0
(Amend to change "on file" to Exhibit 1)
29. 2015-413
ORD Approp $315,000 from North Fla TPO for the Landfill Acquisition – Compressed Natural Gas
conversion proj currently underway, as initiated by BT 15-078; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 20152016. Amend 2015-2019 Five-Year Capital Improvemt Prog to provide additional funding to Proj
entitled “Landfill ACQ – Compressed Natural Gas Conversion; Providing for Oversight by the Solid
Waste Div of Dept of Public Works. (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/15
1. 6/9/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F
6/15/2015 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/16/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/23/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; TEU, F
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DEFER
30. 2015-422
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 120 (Gen Employees & Corrections Officers Retiremt Plans), Part II (The
Gen Employees Retiremt Plan), Sec 120.201 (Definitions), to include as Eligible for Membership
within the Gen Employees Retiremt Pension Plan those Employees of the Jax Police & Fire
Pension Fund Bd of Trustees.(French) (Introduced by CM Gulliford)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 6/23/15
1. 6/9/2015 CO Introduced: R, F
6/15/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/16/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/23/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F
Bill Summary Fact Sheet
Council Member Boyer read from a report by the TRUE Commission offering qualified support for
passage of the bill provided that employees of the Police and Fire Pension Fund transitioning from
the Senior Staff Voluntary Retirement Plan to the General Employees’ Pension Plan are not able to
buy back time service credit from years at the PFPF. Committee members posed questions to
Loree French of the General Counsel’s Office who explained the intent of the bill and stated that it
intentionally does not add the PFPF to the list of agencies for which previous time service credit
can be connected.
DEFER
31. 2015-425
ORD-MC Amend Sec 655.304 (Deposit of Fair Share Assessmts; Approp of Funds), Chapt 655
(Concurrency & Mobility Mgmt Syst), Ord Code to require Dir of Planning & Dev Dept to Provide by
1/31 & 6/30 of each year a Report to City Council & Council Auditors the Current Balances of each
Fair Share Sector Area Transp Improvemt Spec Rev Fund & each Fair Share Specific Proj Special
Rev Fund; Amend Sec 655.505 (Deposit of Mobility Fees; Mobility Zones & Approp of Mobility
Fees) to require Dir of Planning & Dev Dept to Provide by 1/31 & 6/30 of each year a Report to
City Council & Council Auditors the Current Balances in the Mobility Fee Spec Rev Fund
applicable to each Mobility Zone, any Projs Funded to Date in such Zone, & their Status & Cost of
the Priority Proj for each Mode in such Zone as Identified in the Mobility Plan. (Sidman)
(Introduced by CM Boyer, Anderson, Love, Crescimbeni, Gulliford & Schellenberg)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 6/23/15
1. 6/9/2015 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS
6/16/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 6/16/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/23/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS
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DEFER
32. 2015-426
ORD-MC Amend Sec 754.111 (Stormwater Proj Funding from Cash or Pay as you Go Projs Only),
Chapt 754 (Stormwater Mgmt Utility Code), Ord Code, to Clarify that Stormwater Utilities Fees
shall not be used to pay Debt Svcs; Create New Sec 754.112 (Annual Budget for Stormwater User
Fees), to Estab an Annual Budget for Stormwater User Fees. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer,
Anderson, Love, Crescimbeni, Gulliford & Schellenberg)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 6/23/15
1. 6/9/2015 CO Introduced: R,F
6/15/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer; 6/15/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/23/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F
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DEFER
33. 2015-427
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 117 (Grants), Sec 117.107 (Availability of Approps under Grant Progs),
Ord Code, so that Grant Funds may not be Approp prior to Receipt of the Grant, Except for
Reimbursemt Grants & Reimbursemt Grant Funds may not be Included in any Approp Bill until a
Grant Award Ltr has been Rcvd. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer, Anderson, Love,
Crescimbeni, Gulliford & Schellenberg)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 6/23/15
1. 6/9/2015 CO Introduced: R,F
6/15/2015 R Read 2nd & Rerefer
6/16/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/23/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; R, F
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DEFER
34. 2015-428
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 106 (Budget & Acctg Code), Secs 106.106 (Balanced Budget & Budget
Stabilization Rsv), Ord Code, to Create New Subsec (n) re Review & Reconciliation of Prior Yrs
Forecasted Funds; 106.201 (Final Annual Budget; time of Submission), to include Addnl Documts
to be Submitted with Mayor’s Annual Budget including Debt Svc Schedule, Projected Rev &
Expenses & Unappropriated Rev; Provide for Council Intent for Sec 106.201; Create New Sec
106.219 (Recurring Capital Maint Perameters), Ord Code, re Recurring Capital Maint Perameters;
Amend Part 3 (Appropriations), Secs 106.303 (Format & Determination of Amounts Appropriated)
& 106.309 (Capital Improvemt Approps Carried Over), to Modify the Required Info in Legislation for
Approps & to Require Addnl Details for Capital Improvemt Approps that Carry Over; Adopt the
“Approp of Funds” Form. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 6/23/15
1. 6/9/2015 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS
6/16/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 6/16/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/23/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS
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DEFER
35. 2015-429
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 122 (Public Propty), Part 6 (CIP), Ord Code, to Clarify Requiremts for the
CIP & CIP Budget & Create New Sec 122.607 (Progress & Closure of Capital Improvemt Projs), re
a Progress Report on Current Capital Improvemt Projs & a Report on Closure of Capital Improvemt
Projs to be Provided to City Council. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer, Anderson, Love,
Crescimbeni, Gulliford & Schellenberg)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 6/23/15
1. 6/9/2015 CO Introduced R, F (Per F Chair 7/9/15)
R 6/15/2015 Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. CO 6/23/2015 PH Read 2nd & Rereferred:R
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DEFER
36. 2015-445
ORD Auth a Services Agreemt, Including a License Agreemt with the Justice Coalition, Inc to
Operate the Jax Victim Svcs Ctr at 403 W 10th St; Auth Sublicense Agreemts; Designate
Oversight by Parks, Rec & Community Svcs Dept; Request 1-Cycle Emerg Apv. (Hodges)
(Introduced by CM Redman)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 – 6/23/15
1. 6/9/2015 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS
6/16/2015 RCDPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer; 6/16/2015 F Read 2nd & Rerefer
2. 6/23/2015 CO PH Read 2nd & Rereferred; F, RCDPHS
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DEFER
37. 2015-446
RESO Auth Economic Dev Agreemt with "Project Post" to support Estab of Operations in City;
Recommend Apv by Fla Dept of Economic Opportunity as a QTI Business with a High Impact
Sector Bonus; Evidence City's Local Financial Support of $147,600 under QTI Tax Refund Prog,
with State Match of $590,400 for Total of $738,000 for 123 Jobs; Auth City Training Grant of up to
$2,000 per New Job Created & Retained for Max of 123 New Jobs & Max Amt of $246,000;
Designate Oversight by OED; Timeline for Execution of Agreemt by Company; Waiver of Portion of
Public Investmt Policy to Provide for a City Training Grant. (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
1. 6/23/2015 CO Introduced: F
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Council Member Bowman stated that he had met with City Ethics Officer Carla Miller and
determined that his employment with the JAXUSA Partnership, which helped in the recruitment of
this company to Jacksonville, does not create a conflict of interest requiring abstention from voting.
38. 2015-450
AMEND/APPROVE 7-0
(see auditors attachment on page 15)
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 110 (City Treasury), Ord Code, Repealing Secs 110.508 (Modification of
Proj Descriptions) & 110.509 (Use of Excess Budgeted Funds); Amend Sec 110.514 (Annual Debt
Affordability Analysis) to Clarify the Debt Affordability Analysis & Require Reports; Amend Chapt
106 (Budget & Acctg Code), Sec 106.111 (Debt Mgmt Parameters), to Clarify the Debt Mgmt
Parameters & Calculations; Repealing Secs 106.1006 (Modification of Proj Descriptions) &
106.1007 (Use of Excess Budget Funds). (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer, Anderson, Love,
Crescimbeni, Gulliford & Schellenberg)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/28/15
1. 6/23/2015 CO Introduced: F
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39. 2015-451
ORD-MC Amend Chapt 804 (Jax Traffic Code), Ord Code, Secs 804.633 (Unattended
Conveyances), to Auth Public Parking Officer to Tow Vehicles for Unattended Conveyance;
804.709 (Unlawful to Alter or Cover License Plates, Citations, Mobile Home Stickers, or Validation
Stickers; Penalty), to Adjust the Altered Tag Fine to $200; 804.1107 (Towing & Storage Charges to
Constitute Lien; Notice Requiremts; Limitations), to Include Parking Fines; 804.1201 (Establishmt
of Rotating Wrecker Call List), to Clarify City Agcy uses of said List; Requesting that the
"Standards & Rules" for use of said List be Amended. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Bishop)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/28/15
1. 6/23/2015 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS
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40. 2015-453
ORD Approp $325,000 from Ofc of Gen Counsel (OGC) Retained Earnings for City's Litigation &
Expert Witness Costs in OGC's Ancillary Legal Accts for Expert Witnesses in Case styled U.S. vs
City of Jacksonville, et al, Case No. 3:12-CV-451-J-32MCR (M.D. Fla.); Request 1-Cycle Emerg
Apv. (Sidman) (Req of OGC)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/28/15
1. 6/23/2015 CO Introduced: R,F
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EMERGENCY/APPROVE 7-0
41. 2015-457
RESO Urging Mayor-Elect to Include Salary Increases for Employees who rcvd a Salary Decrease
that has not yet been Restored & Increasing All Employee Salaries by 3% to Reflect a COLA in the
Proposed 2015-2016 Budget; Request Admin Adopt a Policy of Annual COLA for Employees
unless otherwise Justified. (Johnston) (Introduced by CM Brown)
1. 6/23/2015 CO Introduced: R,F
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42. 2015-476
RESO re Univ Blvd, Merrill & Arlington Rd Corridors, Finding that Slum & Blighted Conditions Exist
& a Necessity Exists for the Rehab, Conservation or Redev of those Areas in the Interest of Public
Health, Safety & Welfare of the Residents; Apv a Finding of Necessity & Blight Study for those
Areas; Suggesting Priorities for the Redev; Apv Establishmt of an Advisory Bd for the Redev.
(Nasrallah & Grandin) (Req of Mayor)
1. 6/23/2015 CO Introduced: F,RCDPHS
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43. 2015-477
ORD Auth an Amended & Restated Agreemt with Advanced Disposal Services, Jacksonville, LLC,
to provide for Automated Svcs; Extend Term until 2026; Waive Chapt 382 (Waste Collection &
Disposal Services) & Chapt 126, Part 2 (Supplies, Contractual Svcs), Ord Code. (Petrie)
(Introduced by CM Crescimbeni)
1. 6/23/2015 CO Introduced: R, F, TEU
Bill Summary
Council Member Crescimbeni recounted the recent history of changes in the contracts with the
franchise waste haulers to incentivize automated waste and recycling pickup, single-stream
recycling, and CNG vehicle purchases. This bill adds 7 years to the Advanced Disposal contract in
return for that company adopting automated pickup and single-stream recycling.
SUB/REREFER 7-0
44. 2015-480
ORD Approp $3,247,505.32 from Retained Earnings in Subfund 561 to the Subfund 561 SelfInsurance Acct to Return Excess FY 2014 Gen Liability Loss Provision to JPA ($19,416.41) & JAA
($10,880.47; Excess Worker's Comp Loss to JEA ($257,389.37), JEA Water & Sewer Utility
($2,119,972.51), JPA ($634,978.81) & JAA ($204,867.73). (BT 15-071) (McCain) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/28/15
1. 6/23/2015 CO Introduced: F
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READ 2ND AND REREFER
45. 2015-481
ORD Auth a 1st Amend to Proj Agreemt apvd by Ord 2014-385-E with Northeast Florida Builders
Association Builders Care, Inc to extend Term of Agreemt until 12/31/15; Designate Oversight by
Public Works Dept. (Sidman) (Introduced by CM Boyer)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/28/15
1. 6/23/2015 CO Introduced: F,TEU
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READ 2ND AND REREFER
46. 2015-482
ORD Reapprop $213,562 for Costs Associated with Settlemt & Limited Release Agreemt prev
Auth by Ord 2014-276-E, to Perform Remedial Dredging in Fishing Creek in Accordance with
Settlemt; Auth Funds Carryover to FY 2015-2016; Amend Ord 2014-467-E (CIP) to reflect Proj
Change; Designate Oversight by Public Works Dept. (BT 15-082) (Sawyer) (Req of Mayor)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/28/15
1. 6/23/2015 CO Introduced: TEU,F
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READ 2ND AND REREFER
47. 2015-483
ORD-MC Deauth $55,000,000 from var Banking Fund Projs Budgetary Authorization & Reducing
the Banking Fund Authorization Accordingly; Amend Part 5 (City Banking Fund), Chapt 110 (City
Treasury), Ord Code, to Repeal & Rsv all of Part 5. (Sidman) (F)
Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 7/28/15
1. 6/23/2015 CO Introduced: F
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Jeff Clements, Council Research Division
Posted 7.20.15 6:00 p.m.